There are currently an estimated 22,700 upholsterers in the United States. The upholsterer job market is expected to shrink by 1.8% between 2024 and 2034.

How employable are upholsterers?

CareerExplorer rates upholsterers with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -400 upholsterers.

What’s the supply of upholsterers?

The upholsterer industry is concentrated in North Carolina, Mississippi, California

Upholsterer job market by state

State Name Employed Upholsterers
North Carolina 4,050
Mississippi 2,410
California 1,640
Florida 1,530
Indiana 1,400
Georgia 780
Texas 710
Michigan 500
New York 480
Tennessee 460
New Jersey 410
Ohio 380
Virginia 340
Pennsylvania 280
Kansas 260
Wisconsin 260
Illinois 250
Oregon 250
Nevada 220
Arkansas 210
Connecticut 210
Washington 200
Maryland 200
Idaho 190
Arizona 180
Colorado 160
Massachusetts 150
Oklahoma 150
South Carolina 140
Alabama 120
Nebraska 110
Utah 90
Kentucky 80
Louisiana 80
Iowa 80
Minnesota 60
Montana 40
Delaware 40
Rhode Island 30
Hawaii 30